Vinyl polymers (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.1 million of vinyl polymers (other) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 721 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 963 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 600 t |
Where Qatar imports vinyl polymers (other) from
Malaysia alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 50% |
| Taiwan | $549K | 18% |
| China | $474K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $360K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 1.9% |
| United States | $48K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.5% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 61% below the world average of $6.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar vinyl polymers (other) imports (HS 3905.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3905.99: Vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, vinyl polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3905, in primary forms, other than copolymers.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymers (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported vinyl polymers (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymers (other) to Qatar?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Taiwan (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $6.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl polymers (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2021 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymers (other)?
The HS code for vinyl polymers (other) is subheading 3905.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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